Burros freshmen beat Silverado

The Burroughs boys freshman basketball team beat Silverado 45-36 Wednesday at the Burroughs Barn.“It was a big team win for us tonight,” BHS Coach Andrew Mabey said. “We have been gaining momentum in every single game that we have played so far this year. I know it seems like a redundant theme that I hav...

“It was a big team win for us tonight,” BHS Coach Andrew Mabey said. “We have been gaining momentum in every single game that we have played so far this year. I know it seems like a redundant theme that I have been saying about these boys — that they keep improving each game — however, it’s the truth. As a coach for the freshmen boys, that is what I want these boys to do — get better each day. They really have stepped up to the task.”

Mabey said the team had a great week of practice and worked hard. The freshman team’s motto as of late has been “Focus and Intensity.”

“This game proves that if you work hard and stay focused on getting better, it really does pay off,” Mabey said. “Beating Silverado at home was a really nice pay off for the hard work that we have put in. It was a great win and we have been on an upward swing as of late. We need to keep it up and keep improving. I am really excited to keep on coaching this group of guys. I enjoy watching them improve individually and as a team.”

Kyle Felix led the Burros (8-2) with 21 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and three blocks.

“It was another great, all-around game from Kyle, especially, on the defensive side of the ball,” Mabey said.

Will Christman had 12 points, six rebounds and a team-high six assists. Mehki Ayers played great defensively and also in rebounding for the Burros, cashing in with 14 boards. Mabey said Brandon Ayers had his best game of the season, even though it didn’t show up in the stat column with six points and three rebounds.

“He played confident and physical tonight, which is hopefully a sign of good things to come for him,” Mabey said. “Our biggest key to success tonight was our defense. Holding Silverado to 36 points was great. I would like to commend Kyle, Will, Mehki, and Kevin Burgess for their outstanding defensive effort (Wednesday) for holding Silverado’s best offensive player down, which was key to winning the game.”

The Burroughs freshmen play Victor Valley at 3:15 p.m. today in the Burroughs Barn.